Jackson Pollock

Last month I had the opportunity to document an event hosted by Azusa Pacific University titled Revisiting Pollock, an art exhibit featuring a collection of paintings by 20th century artist Jackson Pollock.

To read more about the experience and history, click here.

Bella Turns Five

Don't let her expression fool you. She knows exactly what she wants. 'Mommy, can I go in the backyard and play? There's only one right answer mommy, and it's not NO.' I could go on and on...she's hilarious.

Happy Birthday Bella.

Photo taken Oct. 31, 2008.

14 Years

Today Robert and I celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary!

I remember the moment I realized Robert was pursuing me amongst our youth group of friends. I remember how we all planned a day trip to go hiking in the mountains and how our friends canceled at the last moment which left Robert and I to hike alone. I remember how we had the best time talking and laughing, and how we spent everyday together from then on.
We were married a year later.

Dear Robert,
Happy Anniversary to my pursuer, protector, provider, and best friend. I love you!

Robert and Jeanette 1994.

Photo taken with my Canon 35mm film SLR on a tripod.

Happy Halloween

Ha! You may have already seen this goofy image floating around your emails. So, when my sister sent this over to me, I thought I would share it here with my readers too.
HAPPY FRIDAY!

Church On Broadway

Literally, our host church in Washington Heights, New York, was on Broadway! This old building is nestled in between the busy urban store fronts of a community that sits on a street that is better known in the popular downtown of NYC.




I was moved by the image of this local woman. She didn't know that I was watching, but I was.


We met the night before the outreach rallies and welcomed a guest speaker, Jeremy Pearson, from Dallas, Texas.
I went up to the balcony for this shot, and marveled at the size of this church.




Sarah Hart Pearson, Jeremy's wife, both played and sung beautifully on the piano! You can listen to her music HERE.


Side note: I am currently recovering from an awful flu...NYC pictures coming soon as I am feeling much better to work now!

Teaneck

When I first heard we would be visiting the township of Teaneck, New Jersey I didn't know what to expect. I had to look at a map to understand how we were going to cross a bridge from New York and get to our hotel room everyday.

As our organizers planned it our hotel was right off the first exit once we crossed over the George Washington Bridge into New Jersey, and what an unexpected view to behold. Tree leaves of yellow, gold, orange, and red leaves as far as the eye can see, something we don't see here in Southern California.

Robert and I walked along the quiet streets around the center of town and marveled at the beauty of the fall season and architecture. I couldn't resist all the brick work and colors so I asked Robert to sit for a few snaps.



We noticed many houses in the area had wells built in the front yards, and most all of the buildings are made of red brick - another characteristic you won't see in Southern California due to our frequent earthquakes!





Here's some of our group making their way back to the hotel and smiling about all the deals they found in the shops like purses and goodies for the room. Leonard had bought so many snacks that he ended up passing them out to all of us on our flight home!! Thanks Leonard, way to help me watch my waistline.


Just before leaving town for the day, Robert and I found this little place that served up the best Greek food...yum.

And yes, more pictures to come of our weekend rallies in Washington Heights and Harlem, New York!!

Planes, trains, and automobiles

On Thursday, I spent half a day or more, traveling by airplane, airport terminal train, and finally car rental. Destination...New York! Yes, I am currently visiting the big apple. Robert and I are part of a team of 50 volunteers who are here with a Christian organization reaching out to the inner city communities of Washington Heights and Harlem, New York through live music, give aways, and a special message from pastors, more on that in the next blog to come.

Meanwhile, my job is to document the whole experience and tell a story through photographs to the various supporters and churches back home. I love my job!

On Friday, we ventured across the George Washington Bridge into the township of Teaneck, New Jersey for a nice lunch and walk along the Jewish owned storefronts. It was a beautiful day with the colors of fall all around us!

Teaneck, New Jersey.


Many photos of Washington Heights, Harlem, and Time Square to follow...check back again soon.
Have a great weekend!